Turkey Trivia
Female turkeys are called "hens". What are male turkey's called?
A. Toms B. Roosters C. Tims D. Murkeys
A. Toms
Which berry is made into a sauce that is often served on Thanksgiving?
Cranberry
True or False: Lobster was likely part of the menu on the first Thanksgiving.
Santa Claus
True or False:
Benjamin Franklin suggested that the Turkey should be the national bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle.
True
According to a national poll, what is the most popular pie eaten on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What is the common name given to the settlers that traveled from Europe to America to flee religious persecution?
A. Pioneers B. Vagabonds
C. Pilgrims D. Expeditioners
C. Pilgrims
The Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in what American city nicknamed "The Big Apple'.
New York City
Which of the following eggs is the biggest?
A. Turkey B. Pigeon
C. Duck D. Goose
D. Goose
About how many turkeys are eaten every year in America on Thanksgiving Day?
A. 5 million B. 22 million
C. 46 million D. 150 million
C. 46 million
The settlers traveled across which ocean to reach "The New World"?
The Atlantic Ocean
The first Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in which decade?
A. 1880's B. 1920's C. 1960's D. 2000's
A. 1920's (1924)
How many feathers are on the average adult turkey? (closest guess wins)
5,500 feathers!
How many calories are included in the average adult's Thanksgiving meal? (closest guess wins)
4,500 calories!
What is the name of the ship that the settlers used to sail to America?
The Mayflower
What retail store has sponsored the Thanksgiving Day Parade every single year.
(Hint: it's called the ______ Thanksgiving Day Parade)
Macy's
What is the name for the appendage that hangs over a turkey's beak?
The snood
According to a national poll, what is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What is the name of the Native American tribe that hosted the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag
Which cartoon character has appeared more times in the Thanksgiving Day Parade than any other character?
Snoopy